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Jeremy Renner, 'Skyfall,' David Fincher: Hollywood's 2014 Grammys presence

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 9:59 pm · January 26th, 2014

Adele, Pharrell Williams and David Fincher were among the list of current and former Oscar nominees to win Grammys Sunday night.

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Roundup: Academy names Sci-Tech honorees

Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:15 am · January 9th, 2014

In today’s roundup of notable online news anbd views, the Academy has named 52 individuals as honorees in this year’s Scientific and Technical Awards Presentation. Also: BAFTA’s British problem, and listening to all 75 Oscar-contending songs.

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Roundup: The rights and wrongs of campaigning cats

Posted by Guy Lodge · 2:37 am · December 11th, 2013

In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, one pundit isn’t amused by others critics’ talk of awards for the cat of “Inside Llewyn Davis.” On a more serious note, an appreciation of the late Eleanor Parker.

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First Look: Michael Fassbender and Keira Knightley highlight Sundance 2014 Premieres

Posted by chris-eggertsen · 5:17 pm · December 9th, 2013

What do Shailene Woodley, Ryan Reynolds, Nick Offerman, Amy Poehler, Elizabeth Banks and Michael Fassbender have in common? They’re all starring in films chosen in the Premieres section at Sundance 2014.

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Roundup: 'Frozen' is a hit, but is it selling itself short?

Posted by Guy Lodge · 5:00 am · December 4th, 2013

In today’s roundup of notable online news and views, a critic wonders if Disney is betraying the message of “Frozen” with its deceptive marketing campaign. Meanwhile, the studio’s other holiday hopeful has opened softly in the UK.

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The Long Shot: Two shades of Britain

Posted by Guy Lodge · 8:47 am · October 9th, 2013

Two of this year’s Oscar hopefuls show the UK industry at a crossroads.

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Watch: Judi Dench searches for her long-lost son in tearjerking 'Philomena' trailer

Posted by chris-eggertsen · 3:40 pm · October 7th, 2013

Judi Dench searches for her long-lost son – and breaks down “Big Momma’s House” – in the new trailer for the forthcoming tearjerker “Philomena.”

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Jaw-dropping Venice awards make a defiant anti-mainstream statement

Posted by Guy Lodge · 12:00 am · September 8th, 2013

Bertolucci’s jury clearly set out to provoke, but ‘Sacro GRA’ is a respectable winner.

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Upset in Venice as Italian doc 'Sacro GRA' takes Golden Lion, Steve Coogan wins screenplay

Posted by Guy Lodge · 10:00 am · September 7th, 2013

Bernardo Bertolucci proved one thing this evening: he still has the power to surprise us. Tonight’s Venice Film Festival awards ceremony was the most surprise-laden (at this festival, or any other) in recent memory.

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Review: Judi Dench on touching form in reductive but effective 'Philomena'

Posted by Guy Lodge · 6:03 am · August 31st, 2013

Stephen Frears’ true-life drama brings the house down in Venice.

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Venice preview, part one: 'Philomena,' 'Child of God,' 'Stray Dogs,' 'Jealousy,' 'The Rooftop'

Posted by Guy Lodge · 4:05 pm · August 22nd, 2013

Our first overview of the titles competing for the Golden Lion at this year’s fest.

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Performances on the lead-supporting bubble dance with category placement this season

Posted by Kristopher Tapley · 11:19 am · August 14th, 2013

This week’s report about Meryl Streep potentially being campaigned in the supporting actress category for her performance in John Wells’ “August: Osage County” reminds of a slew of actors in a similar boat this year, dancing with category selection with arguments to be made on both sides.

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